Bacteriology discussion in sci.cognitive

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There is an odd discussion of "consciousness" in bacteria in the
newsgroup sci.cognitive---a psychology group.  Some of us microbiologists
need to look at that and provide a bit of realism to the conversation.
I don't quite feel qualified to jump into the discussion, but I am
certain some of you are.  Take a look over there.  It is a bit
amazing.